Head coach Josh Smalley plans on being a little more creative on offense this season.

H-F has a total of 18 starters returning (nine on offense, nine on defense). The offense starts with quarterback Kendrick King, one of the best athletes in the district. King, who ran for 1,225 yards and 17 touchdowns last season, will need other weapons to step up around him for the Longhorns to compete for a playoff spot.

Liberty is a newcomer to the Southeast Texas district after playing with teams closer to Houston for years.

Panthers quarterback Andrew Fregia is the focal point of their offense.